Planning policies shape how the Borough will develop in the future and are produced as part of a Local Plan for the Borough. They provide the policy framework for the long-term development
More infoHyndburn’s New Local Plan
The Hyndburn Local Plan The Local Plan is a series of documents produced by the Council to explain how the Borough will be developed and grow to 2037. Once complete
More infoDevelopment Management DPD
On 11 January 2018, Hyndburn Council adopted the Development Management DPD, in accordance with Regulations 17 and 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012. The adopted
More infoHyndburn Brownfield Register
The Government has introduced statutory Brownfield Registers via the Housing and Planning Act 2016, and The Town and Country Planning (Brownfield Land Register) Regulations 2017. The purpose of a Brownfield
More info5 Year Housing Land Supply
In line with Government priorities to help boost the supply of housing, the Council is required to identify and update annually a supply of specific deliverable sites sufficient to provide
More infoNeighbourhood Planning in Hyndburn
The Localism Act (2011) and the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012 deliver the Coalition Government’s commitment to create the ‘Big Society’ and neighbourhood planning. We have produced a toolkit of advice and guidance
More infoSelf-Build Register
The Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 places a duty on councils to keep (and publish) a register of individuals and community groups (associations of individuals) locally who want to
More infoSite Allocations
Local Plan preparation The allocation of sites to accommodate future development requirements is an important element of the plan making process in the Borough. Initial Local Plan preparation work at
More infoProvision for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Show People in Hyndburn
Provision is identified within Hyndburn for Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople up to 2016 through the adopted Hyndburn Core Strategy. Policy H3 of the adopted Core Strategy made this provision through the
More infoLocally Listed Buildings in Hyndburn
The buildings and structures within the following download have been recognised as having local architectural and/or historic interest. They are identified in the conservation area appraisals carried out to date
More infoHouseholder Design Guide SPD
The Householder Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document provides advice for applicants and house owners in terms of development proposals, and aims to aid you in gaining planning permission. It gives guidance
More infoStrategic Housing Land Availability Assessment
The Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) is a document that identifies suitable land for future housing development in Hyndburn. Ensuring that there is an adequate and responsive supply of
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